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PAC3142 at 8:32pm 12.18.12
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Hi, I'd like to do this this winter to varnish them, but the boards go under the galley and dinette
douglas rogers at 6:33pm 12.18.12
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My rudder on Pearson 32 wiggles a bit. I believe it is where the post enters the rudder because whe
thaeni at 5:27pm 12.18.12
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I have been told that a Diesel engine likes to be run hard and that running at lower RPM's is not go
GreggL at 4:18pm 12.18.12
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It seems pretty straightforward to me; get the boat ready, mast stepped, stuff inspected, etc... Bu
Phil Herring at 3:45pm 12.18.12
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sailmaster39 at 2:51pm 12.18.12
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regarding the H356 stanchion base braces,does anybody know if the support braces on the deck are bol
JimLor at 12:08pm 12.18.12
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Have an 86 Pearson 28-2 with the "B" panel. It works just fine, but has seen better days. Wx and U
Roger Long at 11:59am 12.18.12
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I had completely forgotten until I looked back at the old posts that I said so enthusiastically that
bergskvb at 11:08am 12.18.12
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I recently purchased an O'Day 25 and need to install a motor mount for an outboard engine - a 4 stro
Boatsail1 at 10:39am 12.18.12
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Any one with Oday sailing in the Bahamas or/and Fl. Keys? Share insights...Thanks.
Ron M at 10:16am 12.18.12
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I'm trying to find a more secure method of installing the prop zinc on my B331. Several times, afte
OS2Dude at 9:10am 12.18.12
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I have a 1983 O'Day 23. When I board via the stern ladder, I have to then cross the hurdle of the r
Phil Herring at 8:27am 12.18.12
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We've reached that time of year when we plan modifications and upgrades for the site in 2013. W
Nodak7 at 7:46am 12.18.12
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Phil, is there some way we could get a common picture folder that we can post all those beautiful su
centerline at 1:35am 12.18.12
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does anyone know what durometer of foam macgregor uses for their interior cushions? I have remode
syoun10 at 10:35pm 12.17.12
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I've been told that Trident is the best sanitation hose. Now I'm having to change mine, I've been l
finegold1 at 10:19pm 12.17.12
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I have recently joined the forum and feel it will be a great deal of help to me and in turn, I have
Mikimarbella at 8:38pm 12.17.12
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After a sea trial, very soon will buy my second boat! I had an Ericsson 26 and great time but few is
Phil Herring at 7:27pm 12.17.12
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Bringing this over from the classifieds: ----------------------------------------------- Boat wa
coxjam at 6:30pm 12.17.12
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Has anybody done this on there Vision 32? I'm anxious to give it a try but would love some tips befo

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Please critique my masthead antenna!
DArcy at 1:30pm 04.12.23
New mounting spot. Whether or not it performs better, who knows, but I'm already sleeping better. :
Paint Rollers (Covers)
Rich Stidger at 12:58pm 04.12.23
I stopped using 3/8" nap rollers 15+ years ago. They simply put too much paint on the bottom, and t
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's?
dlochner at 12:55pm 04.12.23
Take a look at the Small Boat Hunter Forum here on SBO. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/forums/sm
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Paint Rollers (Covers)
JamesG161 at 12:31pm 04.12.23
Answer is simple. Look on you paint can or go to the Seller's Site. They will give you thinning, br
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator
JamesG161 at 12:16pm 04.12.23
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Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation
JamesG161 at 12:05pm 04.12.23
If my reglued seam fails Maybe this... Cut new gasket at seam. Cut an inch out of old gasket. Glu
Hull/deck Leaks
DArcy at 11:47am 04.12.23
I am not familiar with the Catalina 30 hull to deck joint. If it was sealed with 5200 as Dave says i
AITA? Racing situation that came up
stickinthemud57 at 10:55am 04.12.23
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AITA? Racing situation that came up
Daveinet at 10:47am 04.12.23
As one commenter put it, "if you ain't trading paint, you ain't racing...oh wait, that's NASCAR."
Leave the refrigerator on or off?
BigEasy at 10:43am 04.12.23
I allow my fridge to remain on also; like to have cold beer & ice readily available as needed! I h
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation
BigEasy at 10:30am 04.12.23
I know how, but what is my prize for the secret?:pimp: Still restoring my boat. I already k
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rgranger at 10:24am 04.12.23
Yes I think your's is a different model. Wish they still made them. They are fun and easy.
Damaged Hull and repair to ballast tank   (1)
rgranger at 10:21am 04.12.23
Posting mainly to follow this thread ... Posting for the same reason... and to let you know that you
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation
BigEasy at 10:20am 04.12.23
There should be tiny air holes at the seam point. That seam should be between the handles. Heat g
Paint Rollers (Covers)
sailcapt340 at 10:17am 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers)
Timm R Oday25 at 10:12am 04.12.23
I'm not sure I can help.. I just know everything is better after a nap...
Sea water pump hasket
JoeWhite at 10:06am 04.12.23
I use lanocoat
Sea water pump hasket
BarryL at 10:06am 04.12.23
Hi, I also use a thin film of silicon grease to hold the gasket in place. I figure it cant' hurt.

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